Obituaries

Oct 13, 2023

Angela Louise Deyo, 34, passed away on October 13, 2023 at Strong Memorial Medical Center in Rochester, NY after a courageous 12-year battle with heart disease.  Born in Amherst, NY, she was the daughter of Mark Deyo and Sherri Smith.

Angela was raised in the Town of Niagara and was a 2007 graduate of Niagara Wheatfield.  She...

Oct 12, 2023

Jacqueline Ann Eodice, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on October 12, 2023 at her residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born May 23, 1934, in Rochester, NY, she was the daughter of the late Alta "Murph" (Morrow) Fay.

Jackie grew up in Niagara Falls, New York, and...

Oct 12, 2023

Carmela Catalano, 92, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2023 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.  Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ninetta (Carcione) Vicario.

Carmela enjoyed playing cards, especially poker, and going to the casino.  In addition, she was a skilled cook.  Above all, she cherished...

Oct 11, 2023

John T. Barr, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 in Elderwood at Wheatfield. Born in Winburne, PA, he was the son of the late Donald and Helen (Gregus) Barr; and the beloved husband of Mary (Snyder) Barr, whom he married on May 27, 1952.

John moved to Niagara Falls with...

Oct 7, 2023

Jaimie Skrzypek, 33, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at his residence. Born in Amherst, NY, he was the son of Denise (King) Skrzypek and the late Brian 'Rick' Skrzypek.

Jaimie was a 2008 graduate of Niagara Wheatfield High School and obtained his HVAC/R certification the following year. He attended The...

Oct 4, 2023

Norma G. Boccanera, 96, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 4, 2023 at Elderwood at Wheatfield.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Connie (Finnochi) Fabrizio.

Norma was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  On May 24, 1947, she married Anthony M. Boccanera at St. Joseph Church.  ...

Oct 3, 2023

Marilyn J. Alaimo, 87, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2023 at home with her family on Grand Island, NY under the care of Hospice Buffalo.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Catherine (Riggi) Scapucci.

Marilyn was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  On September...

Sep 27, 2023

Sheila A. Bradbury, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Logan) Bradbury.

Sheila attended local schools in Niagara Falls. She began working at Trico and was later employed by Kaleida Health for many years until her retirement....

Sep 24, 2023

Augusta 'Gus' K. Brannen, 98, formerly of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2023 at her residence on St. Simons Island, GA.  Born on September 19, 1925 in Witcher, WV, she was the daughter of the late Sherman E. and Mary Christine (Spradling) King.

Gus was raised in West Virginia, where she graduated from DuPont...

Sep 23, 2023

Barbara Bucci, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 23, 2023 in Elderwood at Wheatfield. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Mathew and Agnes (Niemiec) Witkowski.

Barb was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and earned her Bachelor's degree in Nursing from Niagara University. On September 5,...

Sep 22, 2023

Michael P. Duringer, age 70, of Buffalo, NY, passed away unexpectedly September 22, 2023.  He was the son of the late James and Bernice (Moran) Duringer.

Mike graduated from Burgard High School and Buffalo State College with a degree in Political Science. He was predeceased by his wife Debra (Coleman) Duringer who passed away June 11, 2020....

Sep 21, 2023

Alice Nannette "Nan" DiNardo was born February 3, 1934, in Binghamton, NY to Alice (O'Brien) Steen and Roy S. Steen.  She passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on September 21, 2023 in Lewiston, NY.  She was preceded in death by her adoring husband of 62 years, Eugene "Gene" Anthony DiNardo, who passed away on August 14, 2018 in...

Sep 20, 2023

Rocco J. Marra, 97, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 20, 2023 at his residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Concetta (Previte) Marra.

Rocco was a graduate of Trott Vocational High School.  He proudly served in the United States Army...

Sep 19, 2023

Kathryn 'Kay' Levelle-Costello, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 19, 2023 at her residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret (Magdelan) Caulson Sr.

Kay was graduate of Holy Rosary High School in Scranton, PA, and came to the Niagara Falls...

Sep 19, 2023

Dorothea E. Ditzen, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2023 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Trier, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Hans and Elisabeth (Sconefeld) Schwarz.

Dorothea attended schools in Germany, and earned a Bachelor's Degree with a focus in Jewelry.  She came to the...

Sep 17, 2023

Carl L. Penders, 63, of Youngstown, NY, passed away on September 17, 2023 at his residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he the son of the late Carl D. and Beverly (Baker) Penders.

Carl was a graduate of the former LaSalle Senior High School.  He served for 25 years as a Correctional Officer and Acting Sergeant with...

Sep 14, 2023

Joey Morast, 61, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on September 14, 2023 in Niagara Hospice House. Born in Mobile, AL, he was the son of Annie (James) Morast and the late Foster Morast; and step-son of the late John Bennett.

Joey was raised in Brooklyn, NY, and later moved to Western New York. In 1981,...

Sep 13, 2023

Salvatore 'Sam' A. Cirifalco Sr., 80, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 13, 2023 at Buffalo General Hospital.  Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Calogero 'Charles' and Nancy M. (Sottile) Cirifalco.

Sam graduated from Indiana High School in Pennsylvania.  On April 24, 1984, he married the love of his life...

Sep 10, 2023

Lorraine E. Borkenhagen, 94, of Ransomville, NY, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on September 10, 2023 following a brief illness. Born in Massena, NY, she was the daughter of late Lorenzo and Edith (Proux) Gariepy. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard D. Borkenhagen, whom she married in April of 1951 at Immaculate Conception...

Sep 9, 2023

Brigitte J. Fabi, 72, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on September 9, 2023 at her residence. Brigitte was born in Germany.

Brigitte worked as a Shift Manager for Table Games at Seneca Niagara Casino.

She was predeceased by her companion, Elsworth Moses.

There will be no prior visitation or services.  Arrangements by M.J....